ITINERARY
DAY 1: INTERNACIONAL FIGHT TO LIMA PERU
International arrival to Lima Assistance on your arrival to Lima "Jorge Chavez" Airport and transfer to the Hotel Ducado.
INCLUDES: Transfer to the airport/Hotel + Hotel Ducado + Breakfast
DAY 2: FLIGHT LIMA/IQUITOS- VISITS IN THE JUNGLE– SINCHICUY LODGE
04.00 AM. Transfer to the airport to Iquitos in Peruvian Airlines that departures 06.20 AM. And arrives at 08.10 AM. Reception in Iquitos and transfer to SINCHUCUY LODGE.
Our personnel will meet and greet you at the Iquitos Airport from where you will be transferred to the city. Along the way you will briefly sightsee the tourist highlights of Iquitos, this representative Peruvian jungle town that on the 19th Century turned from a small outpost to the most important port city in the Amazon basin, acquiring an outstanding cosmopolitan status during the so called “Rubber boom”.
Sail on the Amazon, the world’s greatest river, onboard comfortable and safe boats.
Arrival in the Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge (18 Miles NE from Iquitos). Our native-style built lodge is surrounded by trees, plants and flowers, a true tropical garden where birds and butterflies are abundant. Room assignment according to reservation.
Ecocultural Circuit (The Sinchicuy Watershed Ecosystem)
Short walk or canoe ride in the afternoon –depending on the season- to “Nuevo Peru” where a Yagua community has established. The Yaguas are one of the most ancient ethnic groups of the Amazon rainforest, discovered by Francisco de Orellana on his first Amazon River exploration. Visiting these friendly people will let you know their customs see their unique apparel made of palm fibers and even try their “pucuna” or blowgun.
Lunch. Food specialty products in the Amazonas Sinchicuy include fruits from the river and the field.
In the afternoon, you will proceed with an ethnobotanic walk on a trail where you will be able to identify some species of the plant kingdom (Cat’s Claw, Sour Cane, Copaiba, Aguaje and even Ayahuasca, the hallucinogen vine).
Visit the “shaman’s cottage”, to find out about the particularities of the regional flora and its applications. Tour the Santa María del Ojeal farmlands where you will see an artisanal sugar cane squeeze and fruit orchard, walk around a typical village on the shores of the Amazon. You may interact with villagers as you pass by their typical houses, schools, churches and shops; you will also see the community’s sustained development projects that are possible by ecotourism support. Returning to the Lodge you will delight on the sight of a beautiful Amazon sunset.
Evening excursión…/Amazon legends…
At indicated time, evening canoe ride or walk to sense the jungle after dark. Return to the lodge. After enjoying a delightful meal, the guide will amuse you with tales and legends from the rich Amazon myths. Also, if you desire, our personnel will share with you a time for music and singing. Overnight.
DAY 3: AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE/FULL DAY YANAAYACU (B, L, D)
After breakfast you will board the boat that will take you to the opposite side of the Amazon River or “huashalado” as it is locally known.
FLORA AND FAUNA Program (The Yanayacu Watershed Ecosystem)
Full day exploring the primary jungle reserve in the Yanayacu River ecosystem. Navigation in open boats on the Amazon River to spot pink dolphins, main characters of fantastic tales and legends told by the river people.
Arrival in the Huashalado Village from where you will make a short walk to the Yanayacu River, where another boat will be waiting to take you in this excursion. You will enter the “Kingdom of the Giant Trees”, which has been given this name because of the size reached by some specimens amongst them the “lupuna” or ceiba. This is a favorite site for birds since it is in the river they find the fish and fruit that grows on its edges; even more, the thick forest offers ideal possibilities for nestling. With a bit of luck, you could also, spot monkeys moving on the tree tops or maybe a sloth hanging from a branch and thus mimetizing and making it almost impossible to be seen.
Boxed lunch in the boat or on the edge of the river.
Primary jungle hike by trail or canoe ride –according to the season- in which you will observe particularities of plants and trees from this ecosystem like the Victoria Regia, which reaches 1.80 m. diameter.
Return to the Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge. On the way you will have the chance to do native-style fishing of piranhas and other species. Arrival in the Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge. If you wish, there will be an evening canoe ride or if you decide not to you could comfortably sway on a hammock or enjoy an exotic drink at the “Clavohuasca Bar”.
Supper. Overnight.
DÍA 4: AMAZONAS SINCHICUY LODGE/FUNDO NEISER/FLIGHT TO LIMA
Breakfast. Visit the Wildlife Project, recently called as Fundo Neiser Custody Centre to observe some of the varieties of wild animals such as sloth bears, monkeys, achunis, macaws, toucans, boas and lizards. It will be an interesting way to learn to appreciate and respect wildlife typical of our Amazonia.
After our educational tour, we went to the Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge for lunch sleep. A proper time we will take our boat to head to Iquitos, where a representative will be waiting to lead us to the airport to take your flight to Lima. Arrival in Lima and transfer to the Hotel Ducado.
INCLUDES: Tours in the jungle: Transfers, tours, Food during the stay in the lodge, Flight Lima/Iquitos/Lima, Transfers in Lima + 01 night in the hotel Ducado + breakfast
DAY 5: CITY TOUR IN LIMA & BUS LIMA – PARACAS
09.00 Am. Breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the "City of Kings".
Our tour will take you through Lima in its 3 historical periods: Pre-hispanic, Colonial and Modern. We will first show you a panoramic view of “La Huaca Pucllana”, and then you will visit the impressive Historical Downtown of Lima: Its palaces, mansions, churches and squares, ending with a visit to the residential district of San Isidro and an unforgettable view of the Pacific Ocean from the district of Miraflores.
13:00 PM. In the afternoon transport by bus from Lima to Paracas Peninsula, where we can find the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian Coast. 18:30 PM. Arrival in Pisco and transfer to the selected Hotel.
INCLUDES: City Tour in Group service + Bus Lima/Paracas by cruz del sur + Transfers in Lima & Paracas+ Selected Hotel + breakfast
DAY 6: PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE / BALLESTAS ISLAND + BUS TO ICA
08h00: Boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, in the Paracas National Reserve, where we can observe sea lions, bobo bird, pelicans, penguins and marine birds. On the way back, from the water, we can also see the "Candelabro" (Candelabrum), a giant figure etched in the sand on the side of a hill in the style of the Nazca Lines.
11.00 AM. Visit to the Paracas National Reserve in group service. After visiting the boulevard de Paracas the guide will take you to visit the Paracas Reserve. This is a huge protected area located south west of the city of Pisco. The name of this beautiful place is derived from a Quechua word meaning “sand rain” probably due to the strong winds that hit the evenings here. The Paracas National Reserve is also very important since in their inhabit waters abundant quantities of zooplankton and phytoplankton, which allows a variety of fish that allow industrial and artisanal fisheries. This is a very important activity in the town of Pisco. The Paracas National Reserve is located in an area of 335,000 hectares and is considered one of the most important ecosystems on the planet. During our visit we will see the beautiful cliffs and beaches along this tour (red beach beach Yumaque, lagunilla).
17.00 PM. Transfer to the bus station to departure to Ica.
18.45 PM: Arrival in Ica and transfer to the Hotel Mossone.
INCLUDES: Ballestas Island group tour + Paracas National Reserve +Bus Paracas/Ica in Cruz service + Transfers in Ica + Hotel Mossone + Breakfast
DAY 7: VISIT TO THE HUACACHINA AND LAS DUNAS + BUS TO NAZCA
09.00 AM. Visit to la Huacachina + Buggy in the Dunes of ICA in group service
12.30 PM. Transfer to the bus station to departure to Nazca at 13.30 PM
15.30 PM. Arrival in Nazca and transfer to the hotel Oro Viejo
INCLUDES: Group visit to the Huacachina + buggy in the dunes of ICA+ bus Ica/Nazca in VIP Cruz service + transfers in Nazca + Hotel Oro viejo + Breakfast
DAY 8: NAZCA LINES + BUS NAZCA – AREQUIPA
08.00 AM. Early in the morning, after breakfast, transfer to Nazca airport for a 45-minute overflight of the enigmatic Nazca Lines.
13.30 PM. Transfer to the airport to travel to the city of Arequipa (about 8n hours).
23.55 PM. Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to Hotel Casa Consuelo
INCLUDES: Transfers in Nazca + Overflight of the Nazca lines + Bus Nazca/Arequipa in VIP Cruz service bed coach + Transfers in Arequipa + 01 Hotel night + Breakfast
DAY 9: CITY TOUR IN AREQUIPA + SANTA CATALINA CONVENT
14.00 Pm. City tour Arrival at the Arequipa City and transfer to the Select Hotel Afternoon city tour of Arequipa, including Santa Catalina monastery, the Main Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru, and the Cathedral, a prime example of XIX century Peruvian architecture, housing beautiful treasures in gold and silver. We also visit the La Compania Church, and ancient Jesuit temple, one face is even crowned with feathers. Then, we will visit the Santa Catalina Convent.
INCLUDES: Transfers in Arequipa, City tour + Santa Catalina in group service + Hotel + Breakfast
DAY 10: COLCA CANYON + OVERNIGHT IN CHIVAY
07.30 Am. Early in the morning, after breakfast, start your trip to the Colca Canyon, visiting on the way Pampas Cañahuas, the Mirador of the Andes, the crater of Chucura, the Mirador of Chivay, where pre-inca andens may be appreciated. Arrival to the town of Chivay at 13:00hrs. Approx. Transfer to your selected lodge. Box lunch (light meals in the altitude). In the afternoon free time to visit thermal and medical baths.
INCLUDES: Tourist bus, Guide, entrances, 1 Lunch + 1 Dinner + hotel Colca Inn + Continental breakfast
DAY 11: COLCA CANYON CONDORS CROSS + TOURIST BUS 4M CHIVAY – PUNO
06.00 Am. After breakfast, very early in the morning, drive to the Condor's Cross, natural observation point from where the magnitude of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the majestic condor is appreciated. On the way back to Chivay, visit to the Mirador of Chinina, where we will find the famous Hanging Tombs and the Hanging Bridge of Sifón that joins the town of Yanque with Coporaque. At the town of Yanque, visit its beautiful church and its characteristic stone streets among other attractions. To have spectacular views of the Colca Valley, we will drive to the observation points of Choquetipo and Artahuilque and also to the town of Maca. After Lunch depart from Chivay (Colca canyon) to the Lake Titicaca (Puno), the bus departure at 1:30pm and arrive at 19:00 pm approximately. Overnight at hotel Sillustani.
INCLUDES: Group visit to the Condors cross + guide + entrances + 1 Lunch + Tourist bus 4m to Puno + Hotel Sillustani + Breakfast
DAY 12: BUS PUNO/COPACABANA + ISLAND OF THE SUN + BUS TO LA PAZ BOLIVIA
06.00 AM. Transfer to the bus station and departure to Copacabana.
10.30 AM. Arrival in Copacabana
11.30 AM. Begin our tour to the Island of the Sun (Shared Craft), Crossing the lake for approximately an hour and a half until arriving to the South part of the Island of the Sun, place where we visit the Archaeological remains of "Pilkokaina - Temple of the Inca, a religious centre, later on a small walk for the perrons of built Yumani for our ancestors until arriving to the Youth's source, there you will be able to become purified taking some sacred water, is believed that this source is the eternal youth's source, and we will also enjoy the beauty of that beautiful Incan garden. Return to the population of Copacabana to take the bus Copacabana - La Paz. 16.00 PM. Bus to La Paz
20.00 PM. Arrival in La Paz and transfer to the Hotel Eva Palace
INCLUDES: bus Puno/Copacabana + Boat to the Island of the Sun, guide, entrances + bus Copacabana La Paz + hotel Eva Palace + buffet breakfast
DAY 13: VISIT TO THE RUINS OF TIAWANACO + BUS LA PAZ/UYUNI
08.00 AM. Breakfast. In the morning you will visit the ruins of Tiwanaku, capital of a civilization that arose in 700 AD. Located 72 Kms from the city of La Paz. During its heyday, the capital of Tiwanaku was the largest in the world considered the Cradle of American Civilization. These pre-Inca ruins gave rise to endless archaeological debates about the antiquity of the same, one of the last studies of Carbon 14 has shown an antiquity of 1580 years A.C.
19.00 PM. Tour to Tiawanaco in group service + Transfer to the bus station and departure to Uyuni and the bus leaves at 20.00 PM. (Bus bed)
DAY 14: VISIT THE SALT FLATS – FISH ISLAND– TAHUA – ISLA INKAWASI
07.00 AM. Arrival in Uyuni and transfer to the office for an orientation and informatn of the trip.
10:00AM. The beautiful Uyuni salt flats (or Salar de Uyuni) is with its 10.582 square km (4.085 square miles) the world’s largest salt flat. On the way we will visit the following tourist attractions.
Train cemetery.- There you can see trains and locomotives very old from the years 1899, most of the trains circulated with wagons loaded with minerals but this lasted very little time, these trains were part of an industrial past, nowadays Transformed into a tourist destination today.
The population of Colchani. - Located on the banks of the great Salar, is the main entrance to the salt desert, where we will observe the activity of salt extraction in a handmade way. The villagers will teach us the process of drying, grinding and bagging ready for consumption.
Hotel de Sal.- Located in the heart of Salar, built with blocks of salt, both outside and inside as well as its walls, floor, beds, tables and chairs, all made of salt.
Isla Incahuasi (Isla del Pescado). Located in the middle of the salt desert, the Incahuasi Island known as "The Fish Island" populated by numerous giant cactus with heights over 10 meters, from the top you can contemplate the wonderful Landscape of the Salar, later to our visit to the island we will have the lunch and in the afternoon we will continue to the Town of Tahua where we spend the night in hotel.
HOTEL: Rooms with shared bathroom and hot water.
INCLUDES: Jeep Group, Lunch, Dinner, Entrance to Salar + hostel+ breakfast
DAY 15: TAHUA - LAGOONS – DESERT SILOLI
After breakfast we will continue our adventure to the Desert of Siloli, on the way we will observe the active volcano of Ollague, the lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota and Honda, these lagoons are populated by flamingos, at noon we stop on the way to Have lunch and in the afternoon we will continue our journey to the Siloli Desert where we will spend the night.
HOTEL: Rooms with shared bathroom and hot water.
INCLUDES: Jeep Group, breakfast, lunch, dinner + Hostel
DAY 16: LAGUNA COLORADA – GREEN LAGOON – UYUNI –BUS UYUNI/LA PAZ
This day we will leave very early, in the tour we will visit La Laguna Colorada located in the Andean Fauna National Park Eduardo Avaroa, Geisers - fumaroles (volcanic zone), better known as "Sol de Mañana", then we will continue to the thermal baths - Polques, And lagoon Verde "located at the foot of the volcano Licancabur, at an altitude of 4,350 meters, the green color is due to the high magnesium content of the geological formations of the area, after our visit we will return to Uyuni and on the way we will do a Stop to have lunch and continue our journey, we arrive to the population of Uyuni to take the bus at 20.00 p.m.
INCLUDES: Tour to the Lagoon, + bus Uyuni/ La Paz in bed coach and indicated meals
DAY 17: CITY TOUR + VALLE OF LUNA+ BUS LA PAZ/PUNO + OVERNIGHT IN PUNO
07.00 AM. Arrival to La Paz and transfer to the office to leave your luggage
09.00 AM. Visit to the city of La Paz, visiting its typical artisan market, the colonial church of San Francisco, the doctor's market, Plaza Murillo where you will find the Government Palace, Cathedral and National Congress, Calle Jaen with 04 interesting museums, followed by The open-air museum of Tiwanaku culture. It will continue to the residential areas of Obrajes, Calocoto and Florida. Then visit the incomparable Valley of Luna. Free afternoon. At night you are invited to enjoy a folkloric show appreciating their typical dances as well as their colorful costumes.
16.00 PM. Transfer to the bus station and departure to Puno
21.00 PM. Arrival to Puno and transfer to Hotel Sillustani
INCLUDES: Transfers in La Paz & Puno, bus La Paz / Puno, 01 night Hotel Sillustani + breakfast + City tour in La Paz or La Luna Valley
DAY 18: VISIT TO THE TITICACA LAKE (UROS AND TAQUILE ISLAND)
06.30 am Early and after breakfast, transfer to the pier to embark on an unforgettable motor boat trip on Lake Titicaca, visit the Floating Islands of the Uros, its inhabitants are Andean natives, who build their own islands by periodically adding new layers Of totora, also use this material to build their houses and boats. Then we will continue to the island of Taquile, inhabited by Quechua natives who have developed from generation to generation, an efficient and original social system and a magnificent technique and art in the fabric.
After having lunch at an inn in Taquile, stroll through its hills and archaeological sites.
In the afternoon return to the city of Puno. Arrival and transfer to hotel Sillustani
INCLUDES: Boat to the Islands, guide, tickets, typical lunch in Taquile Island + Hotel Sillustani + breakfast
DAY 19: TOURIST BUS PUNO/CUSCO WITH VISITS ON THE WAY
07.30 am. Transfer to the bus station to take the tourist bus to Cusco. On the way we will visit the museum of Pukara, the Raya (Limite between Puno and Cusco), Raqchi temple and the church of Andahuaylillas better known as the Sistine Chapel. Lunch in Sicuani)
17.30 Pm. Arrival to Cusco and transfer to the selected hotel
INCLUDES: Tourist Bus Puno / Cusco in service Inka Express, guide, tickets, lunch on the way + Hotel Inka Andina + Breakfast
DAY 20: CUSCO CITY TOUR + RUINS NEAR CUSCO AND SURROUNDINGS
14.00 Pm. In the afternoon, we will be guided tour of the city of Cusco, visiting the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. The tour continues outside of the city to visit the Inca complexes of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Back to the hotel. Free night
INCLUDES: Tourist bus, guide, tickets + Hotel Inka Andina + breakfasts
DAY 21: VISIT TO THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (MARKET OF PISAQ AND FORTRESS OF OLLANTAYTAMBO + TRAIN TO AGUAS CALIENTES
08.00 am Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will visit the town of Pisac with its typical Indian market where you can appreciate the ancestral customs of its inhabitants, using barter (exchange of products) for commercialization. On Sundays the Mass is celebrated in Quechua. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon we will pass through Calca and Urubamba on the way to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, constituted by a series of terraces superimposed and constructed to take care of the entrance of this part of the valley and to protect it of possible invasions of the settlers of the forest.
19.00 PM. Train to Aguas Calientes
20.45 PM. Arrival to Aguas Calientes and transfer to hotel Vista Machu Picchu
INCLUDES: Tourist bus, guide, tickets, buffet lunch + Train tickets Ollantaytambo / Aguas Calientes, 01 night of hotel Vista Machu Picchu + breakfast
DAY 22: VISIT TO MACHU PICCHU + TRAIN TO RETURN TO CUSCO
06.00 am Early in the morning we will transfer to the bus station that will take us on a 30 minute journey, ascending a zigzag path, to the incredible Machu Picchu. The tour includes a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the royal quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Free time to stroll around the citadel. Lunch at a restaurant in the town of Aguas Calientes.
18.20 PM. Train back to Cusco in expedition service
21.55 PM. Arrival to Cusco and transfer to Hotel Inka Andina
INCLUDES: Guide, bus, tickets to Machu Picchu + lunch, train tickets Aguas Calientes- Cusco in expedition service + 01 night of Hotel Inka Andina + Breakfasts
DAY 23: VISIT TO MARAS & MORAY
09.00 AM. Our tour begins with the pick up from the hotel of the city of Cusco in our tourist mobility, to go to the population of Maras, passing through very typical populations and beautiful landscapes that we can enjoy in our tour, arrival and visit to the following places MARAS: Located in the province of Urubamba at 3300 m.s.n.m. From there you can see the Vilcanota mountain range and snowy peaks: "El Chikón" (5530 m.s.n.m), "Putukisi" "La Verónica" (5682 m.s.n.m). Nowadays this picturesque town keeps attractive of the pre-hispanic, colonial and republican period, emphasizing in the town streets and colonial fronts with shields of the nobles and caciques of the centuries XVII and XVIII.
MORAY: It is about 7 km southwest of Maras and 53 km from Cusco with altitude of 3,385 m.s.n.m; Is a unique archaeological group of its kind in the region. These are giant natural holes that were used by the Inkas who built terraces or agricultural platforms with their respective irrigation channels, is therefore a prototype of greenhouse, the largest hole has depth of 150 meters and Average height of platforms is 1.80 meters, between each one of them. The structures found here are Inkas, it is also estimated that the bottom is on a natural rocky formation that facilitates the inland filtration of the earth, so that no flood occurs in the rainy season. What is striking is the average annual temperature difference between the top and bottom, it is a difference that reaches up to 15 ° C. This is where incredible gains in agriculture were made.
15.00 Pm. Return to Cusco and transfer to hotel Inka Andina
INCLUDES: guide, bus, tickets + Hotel Inka Andina + breakfast
DAY 24: FLIGHT CUSCO/LIMA & OVERNIGHT IN LIMA
13.30 PM.Transfer to Cusco airport to take your flight to the City of Lima on Peruvian Airlines Flight that leaves at 15.50 PM and arrives at 17.15 PM. Reception and transfer to Hotel Ducado
INCLUDES: Transfer Hotel / Airport- Flight Cusco / Lima and assistance of our staff, airport taxes, transfers in Lima + 01 night Hotel Ducado + breakfast
DAY 25: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
Transfer to the airport for your International flight.
INCLUDES: Transfer to the airport and assistance of our staff at the airport